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Márquez Brothers Dominate Ducati’s Home GP at Mugello

Márquez Brothers Dominate Ducati’s Home GP at Mugello
Michelle Liew
June 23, 2025

Marc and Alex Márquez led an all-Ducati top four at Mugello, with Marc taking victory and Bagnaia slipping to fourth. Ducati asserts dominance as MotoGP heads to Assen.

Marc and Alex Márquez led an all-Ducati top four at Mugello, with Marc taking victory and Bagnaia slipping to fourth. Ducati asserts dominance as MotoGP heads to Assen.
Source: Ducati Lenovo Team

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A seismic shift may be underway in MotoGP’s competitive landscape — and it’s unfolding under the unmistakable red of Ducati. The Brembo Grand Prix of Italy delivered not only another dominant performance by Ducati machinery but also a growing storyline that no one can ignore: Marc and Alex Márquez are becoming the defining force of the 2025 season.

While the Mugello faithful turned out to support hometown hero Francesco Bagnaia, it was Marc Márquez, aboard the factory Ducati Lenovo Team machine, who stole the show. In a clinical ride that blended patience with precision, Marc secured his 93rd career Grand Prix win, seizing the lead midway through the race and managing the closing laps with a veteran’s poise.

Behind him, Alex Márquez delivered his own masterclass aboard the Gresini Ducati, while Fabio Di Giannantonio (VR46 Racing Team) completed an all-Ducati top four — a result that underscores not just technical superiority, but also intra-brand competitiveness.

Marc and Alex Márquez led an all-Ducati top four at Mugello, with Marc taking victory and Bagnaia slipping to fourth. Ducati asserts dominance as MotoGP heads to Assen.
Source: Ducati Lenovo Team

A Tale of Two Márquez Brothers

For much of the early season, the MotoGP paddock speculated whether Marc Márquez could rediscover his winning edge after his high-profile switch to Ducati. Nine rounds in, there is little doubt left. With 270 points to his name and a commanding 40-point lead over younger brother Alex, Marc has cemented his status as a title frontrunner — not just with raw pace, but with an ability to outthink and outlast his rivals.

“Track conditions were tricky today,” Marc said post-race. “It wasn’t about speed alone — it was about managing risk. When Alex hit the front, that’s when I knew it was time to push.”

That moment, brief as it was, symbolised a changing of the guard: Marc vs. Alex may no longer be a backstory. It could very well become the story of 2025.

Marc and Alex Márquez led an all-Ducati top four at Mugello, with Marc taking victory and Bagnaia slipping to fourth. Ducati asserts dominance as MotoGP heads to Assen.
Source: Ducati Lenovo Team

Bagnaia’s Struggles in the Spotlight

For reigning world champion Francesco Bagnaia, the Mugello race began with promise. Leading early and backed by a passionate home crowd, “Pecco” looked set to fight for the win. But a near-crash at the end of lap five threw his rhythm off. Eventually, he lost third place to Di Giannantonio and had to settle for fourth.

It wasn’t just a missed podium — it was a symbolic moment. While Ducati celebrated its grip on MotoGP, its golden boy saw the lead role slowly shifting to a pair of Spanish brothers. Pecco now trails Marc by 110 points in the standings, and for the first time in two seasons, looks vulnerable.

“When the front-end grip drops, I lose support and can’t push the way I need to,” Bagnaia admitted. “We have to keep working.”

Marc and Alex Márquez led an all-Ducati top four at Mugello, with Marc taking victory and Bagnaia slipping to fourth. Ducati asserts dominance as MotoGP heads to Assen.
Source: Ducati Lenovo Team

Ducati’s Empire: Strength in Numbers, Challenge in Balance

For Ducati Corse, a one-two-three-four finish at its home Grand Prix is the dream. But it also comes with a challenge: how do you balance a growing pool of title contenders without diluting internal priorities?

Luigi Dall’Igna, Ducati Corse General Manager, was all smiles at Mugello. But behind the scenes, Ducati faces strategic questions — chiefly, how to support Bagnaia without stifling the momentum of Marc Márquez, now arguably the fastest and most adaptable rider on their roster.

“This win is for all Ducatisti,” said Dall’Igna. “We’re proud of every rider. But Pecco will always have our full support to take that final step.”

Marc and Alex Márquez led an all-Ducati top four at Mugello, with Marc taking victory and Bagnaia slipping to fourth. Ducati asserts dominance as MotoGP heads to Assen.
Source: Ducati Lenovo Team

Looking Ahead: Assen Awaits

As the championship moves to the TT Circuit Assen, the pressure mounts. Can Pecco find the consistency to claw back points? Will Alex continue to challenge his older brother? Or will Marc Márquez extend his lead and tighten his grip on the title?

One thing is clear: Ducati is not just winning races. It’s reshaping the sport.

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